Camille Kouyoumdjian Fine Art

Join me for a workshop I’m leading on Jan. 13 from 10am-12pm: “EcoArt Collage Landscapes for Climate Awareness.” register by Jan 10 https://www.delrayartisans.org/event/ecoart crafty collage landscapes while learning color theory and composition. Connect with landscapes that are meaningful to you while considering the link between art and climate activism.

I'm honored to be curating the "Visions of Resilience: Art for Climate Justice" exhibit, in partnership with the Changing Planet Justice Foundation, at Del Ray Artisans in Alexandria, VA. The exhibit opens with a wine and cheese reception on January 5 from 7pm-9pm and runs through January 27, 2024.

On December 21 at 7pm EST, we are presenting a free virtual webinar in conjunction with the exhibit:
Visions of Resilience: Equipping future generations to tackle climate change through a social justice lens Register below at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/webinar-with-changing-planet-justice-foundation-tickets-755764510997?aff=oddtdtcreator

Would you like to learn to create landscape-inspired collage art? Join my class at Del Ray Artisans on Jan. 13 from 10am-noon "EcoArt: Collage Landscapes for Climate Awareness Workshop" (Register: https://delrayartisans.org/event/ecoart/)

Events for December 2023 – Del Ray Artisans Instructor: Camille Kouyoumdjian Date/Time: Saturday, January 13, 10am-12pm Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; plus a $15 Supply Fee Class size: 5-20 participants (Register by midnight on January 10)

Excited to teach EcoArt Collage Landscapes for Climate Awareness at Del Ray Artisans

Join Changing Planet Justice Foundation (https://www.changingplanetjustice.org/) Executive Director Arielle Kouyoumdjian on Thursday, December 21 starting at 7pm for a free webinar that delves into the crucial intersection of youth empowerment, climate justice, and artistic expression. In this thought-provoking one-hour presentation, we will explore why youth voices are at the forefront of the climate movement, the disproportionate impact of climate change on marginalized communities and their struggles with food insecurity, and the compelling role of art in addressing these pressing issues. This webinar will be online through Zoom. Join here: https://delrayartisans.org/event/cpj-webinar/ This event is being held in anticipation of the Visions of Resilience: Art for Climate Justice exhibit (https://delrayartisans.org/event/visions-of-resilience/) that runs January 5-27, 2024 in partnership with Changing Planet Justice Foundation. #climatechange #climatejustice #climateart #artactivism #webinar #youthclimatestrike #fridaysforfuture #earth #art

I am curating an exhibit with Del Ray Artisans, and we are seeking submissions: Visions of Resilience: Art for Climate Justice (Entries due 12/10/2023)
Call for Entry ~ Open to DMV area artists & high school students
Visions of Resilience: Art for Climate Justice
Exhibit Dates: January 5–27, 2024
Del Ray Artisans is seeking artwork that explores the emotionally resonant power of art to inspire and raise awareness about climate change and its impact on marginalized communities.

DEL RAY ARTISANS - CALL FOR ENTRY
OPEN TO ALL AREA ARTISTS AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Visions of Resilience (Entries due 12/10/2023)
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists & high school students
Visions of Resilience: Art for Climate Justice
Exhibit Dates: January 5–27, 2024
https://delrayartisans.org/2023/10/visions-of-resilience-cfe/

Del Ray Artisans is seeking artwork that explores the emotionally resonant power of art to inspire and raise awareness about climate change and its impact on marginalized communities. Around the world, people are forced to leave their homes due to drought, flooding and wildfires. Economic disparity is exacerbated by climate events, resulting in food insecurity, loss of homes and jobs, and increasing public health threats. Climate change quickly equates to climate (in)justice. However, by raising awareness about the disproportionate impacts of climate change on low-income communities and communities of color around the world, we can create a more just approach to saving our planet. Art holds the power to portray what words so often miss. By conveying environmental issues through the universal languages of image and feeling, we can encourage action towards a just, climate-friendly future.

This exhibit is being held in partnership with the Changing Planet Justice (CPJ) Foundation, which empowers youth to lead climate action in their communities. Climate justice is particularly relevant to youth, because they will bear the brunt of environmental degradation for decades to come, yet their voices often go unheard. CPJ provides a platform for youth of all backgrounds to share climate justice-related art, writing, and photography with their peers internationally. Additionally, CPJ offers leadership certification so that young people are empowered to advocate for a more just and climate-friendly future. Youth are encouraged to apply for this exhibit.

During the exhibit, donations may be made to CPJ to help further youth-led climate action. There will be donation boxes during the reception and throughout the show. Donations may also be made directly to CPJ. Del Ray Artisans nonprofit retains a 20% commission on artwork sales to defray exhibit costs; artists and collectors may choose to donate additionally to the CPJ foundation (no requirement).

The curator is looking for a wide array of artists' interpretations of the impacts of climate justice—in any medium, such as painting, photography, digital art, sculpture, ceramics, and especially recycled or repurposed art media that brings the concept of climate justice to life.

The Visions of Resilience: Art for Climate Justice exhibit is open to all area artists and high school students. Del Ray Artisans members (join now) pay a lower entry fee, and high school students pay no fee (free). Youths’ artwork will also be considered for publication on the CPJ blog, at the discretion of CPJ’s executive director.

Entry to this exhibit is by online submission. Art may be two- or three-dimensional, and in any medium. No strict size limits, but please be considerate of other artists and the physical limits of the gallery before entering oversized pieces. Oversized pieces of merit will be accepted if space permits. If submitting a multi-piece 2D artwork (such as a diptych or triptych), all parts must be framed together into one piece unless cleared in advance with the curator. Art should be ready to hang or display with wire and screw eyes, mounting and/or display stand, framed, matted, or with edges finished. We cannot show work that is not ready for exhibition.

Looking forward to holiday fairs and exhibits. If you’re in the DC area, hope to see at the Historic Occoquan Holiday market and the Reston HeArt Fundraiser for Cornerstones this weekend!

Join me in other wonderful arts and crafts, vendors, and Occoquan, this Saturday and Sunday!

This year, visiting Occoquan becomes a magical holiday shopping experience as our Holiday Artisan Market extends to Mill Street! Join us for a Holiday Artisan Market on December 2 & 3 when 100 artisans and craft persons will offer original, handmade work in a full range of media. From handmade bath and body products, candles, gourmet food products and home décor to fine art and jewelry, you are sure to find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday list–and maybe something for yourself too. ​ 🎁Saturday, December 2 from 11am-7pm 🎁Sunday, December 3 from 11am-4pm More details can be found at visitoccoquanva.com/holiday

Happy Thanksgiving bon appétit to everyone! If you’re in the DC area over the weekend, why not shop local and Small! I’ve recently updated my website to include a shop. See the link in my bio. A portion of all proceeds from the sale of my work go to . As a featured artist on I’m offering discounts on all of my artwork. will also be beautifully decorated for the holidays. Stop by the to see several of my paintings in the main gallery, Little Winter exhibit, gallery 75, and the bins. Sign up for my newsletter to hear more about holiday art fares and exhibits, and learn a little more about my process. .

I am excited to announce that my work will be featured in this year’s Holiday Art Show & Sale at Glen Echo Park! Part of the Park’s Light Up the Holidays event series, the Holiday Art Show & Sale will run from November 18, 2023 - January 7, 2024 in the Popcorn Gallery and Stone Tower Gallery. Opening Reception on November 18 from 6pm - 8pm! All pieces are for sale and make wonderful holiday gifts. Shop Arts Saturday on November 25 from 12pm - 6pm. It’s a great way to support local artists on Small Business Saturday.

A big thank you to of for sharing my artist interview in her newsletter on January 10. Karen offers her free sketchbook revival workshops annually, featuring a range of talented artists who share techniques and tips for a fun, daily practice.

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The warm and generous people of the High, Atlas Mountains are facing insurmountable challenges in the face of the devastating earthquake. Thousands of lives have already been lost. When we were in Morocco in March, we were touched by the beauty and generosity of the landscape and its people. We had the opportunity to meet with a The High Atlas foundation at their headquarters in Marrakesh. We were impressed with their community centered approach on empowerment initiatives for women, youth, and climate change. They are in a unique position to help, the communities directly affected by the earthquake. A portion of all proceeds from my artwork will be donated to the High Atlas foundation. Please contribute whatever you can, no matter how small or large. Every dollar counts.

I am pleased to announce that my painting,”Light Through Rain” was selected to be exhibited in the upcoming 52nd Annual Labor Day Art Show at Glen Echo Park. The show will be free and open to the public from Saturday, September 2 through Monday, September 4, 2023 from 12pm to 6pm. A public opening reception will be held on Friday, September 1 from 7:30pm to 9pm. I hope to see you there!

Thank you to Capitol Hill Art League for featuring me in this month’s “Mind of the Artist” blog post. Click the link in my story or go to https://chaw.org/blog/ to read about what inspires me.

Vienna Art Society calendar features my painting “Meadowlark Morning” for the month of August!

I am so thankful and honored to have been selected as an honorable mention winner in the It’s Liquid international contest! My painting, “The Seafarer” is featured here. Stay tuned for my interview on the It’s Liquid website.

I am honored at my mixed media painting “Requiem for Winter” was selected for Touchstone Gallery’s exhibit, People and the Planet. Reception August 5, 4 PM to 7PM -

I'm honored to be featured in this month's issue of Artistonish magazine!

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